Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources, Full Time, Day

Valley Medical Services Inc; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts and Commut.

Supplemental Voluntary Benefits

6 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Wellness Time Off

Extended Illness

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Club

Day Care Discounts

Job summary

Valley Health System in Paramus, NJ is seeking an HR assistant to serve as the first contact for employees, applicants, and visitors. This role coordinates recruitment activities and supports onboarding, ensuring smooth staff integration across departments.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (associate preferred) and at least one year of office experience, with strong communication, organization, and the ability to work independently and with a team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; associates degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of office/administrative experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and in a team with good organization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of contact for HR for employees, applicants, and visitors.
• Coordinate recruitment efforts and support onboarding across staff hires.
• Handle clerical tasks and maintain accurate records.
• Adapt to changing workload and provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Effective communication

Customer interaction

Independent worker

Team player

Prioritization & decision making

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary

Acts as the first point of contact for the Human Resources department for incoming employees, applicants, and visitors. Coordinates the Recruitment efforts supporting the on-boarding process for staff hires of the health system and other areas of Human Resources, as needed. Note: Reworded for clarity of overall position duties as supported by position duties/competencies.

Education

High School diploma required. Associates degree preferred.

Experience

Minimum 1 year of office type support/administrative experience required.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point. Ability to communicate effectively (oral and in writing). Ability to effectively interact with customers to meet their needs. Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision. Ability to work cooperatively within a team environment. Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule. Ability to set priorities, make effective decisions, and respond quickly to customer's needs. Good organizational skills required.

Job Location

Paramus 650 From Rd Ste 450

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)


• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)


• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans


• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)


• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness


• Retirement Plan


• Tuition Assistance


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount


• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Salary

Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.Pay Range: $22.99 - $28.74 (per hour)

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.